http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2012/06/something-wicked-this-way-comes.html
The six time award winner for the "Best American Science Writer" Atul Gawande wrote an article on June 28th 2012, about how the Obamacare may be a solution to various people around the world that don't have a protective health insurance or can not afford medications their body need, in order to survive. Atul begins his article by asking friends, how some of their patients have been affected by the absence of insurance. He also informs the readers that a New Jersey internist says "too numerous to count". The rest of his article he talks about how the people who lack health insurance don't have any benefits, and how over the century people have wanted freedom of speech, freedom of religion, etc. Now they also need the freedom to health care insurance. Everyone is human and one day are going to need that insurance. Atul ends with a statement saying that Americans are on their way to understanding this, and if they actually do "now, that would be wicked".
Gawande's purpose to this article is to inform the readers that everyone needs a proper health care, and that through ObamaCare many Americans will have that proper care and insurance. He shows this when he writes, "Tens of millions of Americans don’t have access to basic care for prevention and treatment of illness".
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Egypt Struggles Toward A President
1. Egypt Struggles Toward A President
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/08/opinion/egypt-struggles-toward-a-president.html?_r=1&src=recg
This article, written in June 7, 2012, is about the voting for president in Egypt. Her introduction starts with the current situation that the voting of last month has made two flawed candidates of the president. She informs how the courts and the candidates are flawed, how the others are acting to it, and what Egypt really needs. The courts and the candidates were not acting fairly so the voters are talking about boycotting the final vote. The credibility of the courts has been damaged because the former dictator was to be jailed for failing to stop the killings of hundreds of protesters but the six top police commanders were acquitted. The article contains the opinion of the writer, that Egypt needs a competent government credibly elected and that the electoral judges should put their political agendas aside and do their job fairly, the state-controlled media to stop fomenting the animosity against that protesters and bureaucracy to stop fighting to keep the old system alive. It also contains and ends with what the Obama administration can help and what Washington needs to tell to the two flawed candidates for the fair election.
The author's purpose was to inform the flawed situation in Egypt after the Benjamin Revolution of the protesters. The author uses its opinion which shows the Egypt's desperate and urgent necessity of credible government.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/08/opinion/egypt-struggles-toward-a-president.html?_r=1&src=recg
This article, written in June 7, 2012, is about the voting for president in Egypt. Her introduction starts with the current situation that the voting of last month has made two flawed candidates of the president. She informs how the courts and the candidates are flawed, how the others are acting to it, and what Egypt really needs. The courts and the candidates were not acting fairly so the voters are talking about boycotting the final vote. The credibility of the courts has been damaged because the former dictator was to be jailed for failing to stop the killings of hundreds of protesters but the six top police commanders were acquitted. The article contains the opinion of the writer, that Egypt needs a competent government credibly elected and that the electoral judges should put their political agendas aside and do their job fairly, the state-controlled media to stop fomenting the animosity against that protesters and bureaucracy to stop fighting to keep the old system alive. It also contains and ends with what the Obama administration can help and what Washington needs to tell to the two flawed candidates for the fair election.
The author's purpose was to inform the flawed situation in Egypt after the Benjamin Revolution of the protesters. The author uses its opinion which shows the Egypt's desperate and urgent necessity of credible government.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
1.Johnny Depp’s delirious “Dark Shadows”
http://www.salon.com/2012/05/10/johnny_depps_delirious_dark_shadows/singleton/
Andrew O'hehir, columnist for the 'Salon', writes on May 9th about Johnny Depp's performance in Tim Burton's new masterpiece "Dark Shadows." O'hehir captures the reader's attention by giving a small summary of the story filled with foreshadowing and suspense in his introduction. He then presents the problems "Dark Shadows" might face once it is released, such as the audience's being too mislead by the movie's main idea, its high expectations of the movie version of the 60's soap opera, or its potential rivalry to the superhero "tidal wave of 'the Avengers'". Ignoring the risks mentioned above, the columnist emphasizes the geniality of both the story itself and Burton and Depp's talents. He reminds the reader of huge successes accomplished by these iconic figures, such as "Sweeney Todd" and "Corpse Bride" and ensures the reader he believes Burton's new movie will be as melodramatic and ludicrous as the original screenplay written by Curtis. He then refers to the cultural difference the series made back in its time and explains he has no intentions in arguing on its context or significance nowadays, but rather he is willing to appreciate the movie made out of passion from both Burton and Johnny Depp, in despite of the outcomes it might have.
Andrew O'hehir's intentions when writing this article is to appeal to the reader and draw his attention to the upcoming movie "Dark Shadows" and to open the audience's mind when watching it. This becomes clear in the closing sentence of the article, when O'hehir talks about the possible outcomes of the movie: "A mistake, and a failure? Maybe. But isn’t that a wonderful twist to the tale?" The writer explores the whole atmosphere of elements involved in the new movie through recalling the impact of the original series, and analyzing the director and actors in the production. All of this examination is made to show the reader how "Dark Shadows" could possibly be special and unique, rather than just another movie.
Andrew O'hehir, columnist for the 'Salon', writes on May 9th about Johnny Depp's performance in Tim Burton's new masterpiece "Dark Shadows." O'hehir captures the reader's attention by giving a small summary of the story filled with foreshadowing and suspense in his introduction. He then presents the problems "Dark Shadows" might face once it is released, such as the audience's being too mislead by the movie's main idea, its high expectations of the movie version of the 60's soap opera, or its potential rivalry to the superhero "tidal wave of 'the Avengers'". Ignoring the risks mentioned above, the columnist emphasizes the geniality of both the story itself and Burton and Depp's talents. He reminds the reader of huge successes accomplished by these iconic figures, such as "Sweeney Todd" and "Corpse Bride" and ensures the reader he believes Burton's new movie will be as melodramatic and ludicrous as the original screenplay written by Curtis. He then refers to the cultural difference the series made back in its time and explains he has no intentions in arguing on its context or significance nowadays, but rather he is willing to appreciate the movie made out of passion from both Burton and Johnny Depp, in despite of the outcomes it might have.
Andrew O'hehir's intentions when writing this article is to appeal to the reader and draw his attention to the upcoming movie "Dark Shadows" and to open the audience's mind when watching it. This becomes clear in the closing sentence of the article, when O'hehir talks about the possible outcomes of the movie: "A mistake, and a failure? Maybe. But isn’t that a wonderful twist to the tale?" The writer explores the whole atmosphere of elements involved in the new movie through recalling the impact of the original series, and analyzing the director and actors in the production. All of this examination is made to show the reader how "Dark Shadows" could possibly be special and unique, rather than just another movie.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Libya Refuses to Release Hague Court Workers
1. Libya Refuses to Release Hague Court
Workers
This article was written by Marlise Simons of New York Times on 14th of
June, 2012 about Libya’s refusal of releasing the workers of Hague Court. The
lawyer, Melinda Taylor, and her three associates from the International
Criminal Court have been arrested for bringing along suspicious documents with
drawings that looked like codes and a camera disguised as a pen from two
dangerous people who are supporters of the old regime while visiting Seif
al-Islam el-Qaddafi, a son of the former dictator of Libya. She and her
associates were detained because of raising suspicion by not wanting to answer
any questions and will not be released until she answers them.
The purpose of the writer of this article is to inform us
the arrest of the workers of Hague Court. She uses details to describe the
suspicion of the objects Ms. Taylor has brought and dialogues to draw attention
from the readers.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Blog Post Example
Each of your blogs MUST be numbered. Start with 1. and then continue on from there. You must also include the URL of the source of the article you used for your blog. An example of this is posted below.
1. Where’s the Beach? Under the Seaweed.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/travel/caribbean-beaches-dig-out-from-massive-seaweed-invasion.html?ref=travel
New York Times' travel columnist Michelle Higgins writes an article on October 11th about the problem of seaweed infestation on Caribbean beaches. Her introduction draws attention by using details to emphasize the huge problem and the bewilderment of those affected by it. She goes on to inform that the cause of this seaweed overload is not known, although there have been many attempts at guesses. The rest of her article is about the consequences this algae, "Sargassum," has brought. The tourist companies are worried that the beaches may become unattractive. After indicating where the seaweed is found most, Higgins helps the reader realize what a blow this is to the Caribbean economy. The only good thing about the algae is that perhaps there will be more fish. Higgins ends with the ominous question that has been bothering most everyone. Will this continue to happen year after year?
Higgins's purpose in this essay is to inform her audience of travelers about the seaweed problem and where it is. This is obvious when she writes, "For anyone headed to the Caribbean before then, the probability of finding a seaweed-covered beach is greater in some places than others." Higgins uses many quotes from biologists and tourist attraction workers to add credibility and a sense of urgency.
New York Times' travel columnist Michelle Higgins writes an article on October 11th about the problem of seaweed infestation on Caribbean beaches. Her introduction draws attention by using details to emphasize the huge problem and the bewilderment of those affected by it. She goes on to inform that the cause of this seaweed overload is not known, although there have been many attempts at guesses. The rest of her article is about the consequences this algae, "Sargassum," has brought. The tourist companies are worried that the beaches may become unattractive. After indicating where the seaweed is found most, Higgins helps the reader realize what a blow this is to the Caribbean economy. The only good thing about the algae is that perhaps there will be more fish. Higgins ends with the ominous question that has been bothering most everyone. Will this continue to happen year after year?
Higgins's purpose in this essay is to inform her audience of travelers about the seaweed problem and where it is. This is obvious when she writes, "For anyone headed to the Caribbean before then, the probability of finding a seaweed-covered beach is greater in some places than others." Higgins uses many quotes from biologists and tourist attraction workers to add credibility and a sense of urgency.
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